Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW55 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·Deep · Neutral undertone
Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
48
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
20
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: Rich with neutral red undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW55 (Deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest shade match works
Doll 10 Peptide Bounce Balm Foundation in Deep/Rich, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW55Closest shade matchDeep/RichHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%98#7f4a32#7c4a33Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity30%4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 98/100Medium confidence· Digital match
Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.
Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Very Deep Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW55Closest overall alternativeVery Deep WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour60%94#7f4a32#844c36Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 86/100Shade match 87/100Medium confidence· Digital match
Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.
30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.
Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.
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